If you’ve heard about dental implants and are considering them, you likely have questions. Below, we’ve compiled some of the questions we hear most often. If you want to learn more, we encourage you to contact our dental team, who are always happy to chat and share information.
Q: What Are Dental Implants?
A: Dental implants are restorative tooth roots implanted in the jawbone by your Casuarina dentist. These roots penetrate the jawbone over time and integrate. This leaves you with a solid foundation for a replacement tooth or dental prosthetic like a fixed bridge or denture.
Q: How Much Do Dental Implants Cost?
A: Dental implant costs vary by patient and by the complexity of the case. Considerations include but are not limited to the following:
- Number of implants
- Complexity of placement
- Single implants vs. prosthetics
Q: How Long Do Dental Implants Last?
A: Dental implants may last for decades or even a lifetime with proper care. However, brushing and flossing regularly and seeing your dentist on time for check-ups and teeth cleans is essential.
Excellent oral care and teeth cleans help keep the gums healthy, which may contribute to implant longevity and health.
Q: How Do I Take Care of Dental Implants?
A: To care for dental implants, we recommend the following:
- Brush and floss your teeth regularly, at least twice daily, and always before sleep.
- See the dentist on schedule for thorough examinations and dental cleans.
- Avoid using your teeth or implants to open packages or twist off caps.
- Wear the proper mouthguard for athletics.
- Wear the proper nightguard if you have bruxism—teeth grinding.
- Report oral changes to our dental team.
Q: Can I Have Dental Implants If I Previously Had Dentures?
A: Wearing dentures does not preclude you from implants. However, your dentist will assess your jawbone health to ensure dental implants suit you.
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